Your Favourite Bars

cson · 30-10-2014 2:28pm #1

Sat here in what was formerly Madison on Wicklow St; its now called Marys and resembles a pub you'd see in the back arse of Connemara. Yup, tis gimmicky but I actually like it. Could see this place becoming a feature of my usual spots. Just came up from Mulligans too and the Guinness is actually better here imo.

Any others from the floor?

fleet_admiral · 30-10-2014 2:46pm

Gaffneys in Fairview and the sheds in Clontarf for the Guinness

Lovely Bloke · 30-10-2014 4:37pm

Brew Dock is my favourite place in the city at the moment

Dyr · 30-10-2014 4:54pm

Bowes is good

SebBerkovich · 30-10-2014 5:00pm

Houricans on Leeson street - Nothing better than relaxing with a toastie and a pint in there.

chopper6 · 30-10-2014 5:07pm

Lannigans on Eden Quay. Love the year-round halloween decorations,really cool music and the staff are sound.

dquinnan · 30-10-2014 5:39pm

P. Macs on Stephen Street and The Exchequer on Exchequer Street are two of my favourites at the moment. Sweeneys on Dame Lane is good craic too, but is let down by the stream of addicts/beggars/gougers that constantly pester you out in the smoking area.

Long Hall, Chaplins and Nearys are good for quiet pints.

GLaDOS · 30-10-2014 5:42pm

Against the Grain is my boozer of choice

fleet_admiral · 30-10-2014 5:47pm

ScienceNerd wrote: »

Against the Grain is my boozer of choice

The Rathgar (previously the 108) is closing this Friday and re-opening as Against The Grain

skipper756 · 30-10-2014 6:00pm

The Harold House on Clanbrassil St has the best pint and friendliest stafff in Dublin!

fleet_admiral · 30-10-2014 6:41pm

skipper756 wrote: »

The Harold House on Clanbrassil St has the best pint and friendliest stafff in Dublin!

And the craziest customers too, especially Kevin

Ranchu · 31-10-2014 2:21am

Mulligans and their Guinness is horrendously overrated.

Pmacs and the Thomas House are my favourites. Sweeneys for the late bar but as mentioned the lane out the back is becoming slightly dangerous.

washman3 · 31-10-2014 2:25am

Is the Confession Box still in operation. Enjoyed it many years ago...

Academic · 31-10-2014 3:31am

I second Bowe's and The Long Hall.

Cheers,

Ac

pkvader · 31-10-2014 4:58am

Slight hijack,theres a gang of us going to a gig in the academy in a couple of weeks,any recommendations on a late bar for after?, some where lively close bye? (Sunday night),thanks.

Lovely Bloke · 31-10-2014 8:33am

fleet_admiral wrote: »

The Rathgar (previously the 108) is closing this Friday and re-opening as Against The Grain

no, this is not quite right.

They are re-opening as The 108, and they open at 5pm, and for 108 minutes all Galway Bay Brewery pints are €1.08

mojesius · 31-10-2014 8:40am

pkvader wrote: »

Slight hijack,theres a gang of us going to a gig in the academy in a couple of weeks,any recommendations on a late bar for after?, some where lively close bye? (Sunday night),thanks.

You could try the twisted pepper right beside it. Or Dice Bar near Smithfield or the Mezz in temple bar.

My favourite bars are the Hairy Lemon, the Beerhouse, Frank Ryans

Galadriel · 31-10-2014 10:06am

It depends what I'm in the mood for but my favorites are Grogan's, MVP (Clanbrassil Street), Blackbird (Rathmines), Against the Grain.

Haven't tried P Mac's yet so that's next on the list, and maybe The 108.

Baron Kurtz · 31-10-2014 10:33am

Baldy Conscience wrote: »

no, this is not quite right.

They are re-opening as The 108, and they open at 5pm, and for 108 minutes all Galway Bay Brewery pints are €1.08

What day will this commence?:)

Lovely Bloke · 31-10-2014 11:33am

sorry, according to the Against The Grain facebook page

Opening on the 5th of November at 5! All GBB products €1.08 cent for 108 minutes! Come join us for a great night!

fleet_admiral · 31-10-2014 2:36pm

Baldy Conscience wrote: »

no, this is not quite right.

They are re-opening as The 108, and they open at 5pm, and for 108 minutes all Galway Bay Brewery pints are €1.08

Yeah but they are owned by against the grain

GLaDOS · 31-10-2014 2:37pm

fleet_admiral wrote: »

Yeah but they are owned by against the grain

Owned by Galway bay, who own ATG, The Black Sheep, The Brew Dock and Alfie Byrnes.

Bluezar · 31-10-2014 2:48pm

Ryans of Camden Street is my local having lived here for 18 months now, great spot and good pint!

chopper6 · 31-10-2014 2:50pm

Why do these craft beer places never have any women in them?

The clientele remind me of the neckbeard "right to ramble" crew from the Peak District.

Dont be at yourself · 31-10-2014 2:54pm

Brogans, Long Hall, The Oval, Chaplains, MacTurcails, Bowes, Doyles and the Hop House would be my usual haunts.

I like Devitts on Camden St too, but not often I'm up that side of town.

GLaDOS · 31-10-2014 2:55pm

chopper6 wrote: »

Why do these craft beer places never have any women in them?

Can't say I agree with that observation, I see plenty of women in ATG, Black Sheep, Porterhouse etc. Women like beer too shockingly.

chopper6 · 31-10-2014 3:06pm

ScienceNerd wrote: »

Can't say I agree with that observation, I see plenty of women in ATG, Black Sheep, Porterhouse etc. Women like beer too shockingly.

I suppose its ATG I'm talking about really...porterhouse has it's fair share of women but ATG seems to only ever be full of male crusties.

AndonHandon · 31-10-2014 4:06pm

I like Sams if it isn't too busy and Black Door for the late spots.

For a few pints and/or food and/or a match the Bath, O'Briens, Dice Bar, ATG, Smiths in Ranelagh and McSorleys all tick the right boxes!

Lux23 · 31-10-2014 4:43pm

I have to find a new one as my usual haunt has closed down. I am looking forward to the Belfry reopening in Stoneybatter, apparently it isn't going to be the same though. I am happy with any bar as long as a pint is no more than a fiver and the toilets are relatively clean.

drumswan · 31-10-2014 4:45pm

chopper6 wrote: »

I suppose its ATG I'm talking about really...porterhouse has it's fair share of women but ATG seems to only ever be full of male crusties.

Plenty of women in ATG, maybe just just have an eye for a lad with a beard?

57 The Headline or ATG for me.

AndyBoBandy · 31-10-2014 4:45pm

The Foggy Dew

A Disgrace · 01-11-2014 2:59pm

The Lord Edward (upstairs and downstairs) - a very atmospheric pub that probably hasn't changed in well over 100 years, and hopefully never will

fiachr_a · 01-11-2014 3:46pm

Marathon/snickers.

Lovely Bloke · 01-11-2014 9:47pm

I met me wife in a craft beer pub!

not yet · 01-11-2014 11:32pm

chopper6 wrote: »

Lannigans on Eden Quay. Love the year-round halloween decorations,really cool music and the staff are sound.

And if you hang around late enough you'll catch the cast from whatever show is on the Abbey..

BrowmThomas · 01-11-2014 11:34pm

Flannerys, what a spot ☺

Piriz · 01-11-2014 11:43pm

Oscars - Smithfield.

Beaner1 · 02-11-2014 10:28am

Against the Grain and the like are horrible places to have a drink. Really, cold environment in them.

nosietoes · 02-11-2014 1:40pm

chopper6 wrote: »

I suppose its ATG I'm talking about really...porterhouse has it's fair share of women but ATG seems to only ever be full of male crusties.

It's bcause ATG smells funny/bad... Apparently the crush all the glass bottles in the basement so the smell drifts up. Anyway, that's why I refuse to drink there (tho I had thought it was the toilets or drains)

Oh and my favourite pub is without a doubt The Headline.

cson · 02-11-2014 6:47pm

ATG kicked us out for singing the Auld Triangle at ~1am one night during the summer there. I've swerved GBB pubs as much as possible as a result. No warning; just straight out the door for the heinous crime of singing an Irish ballad in an Irish pub. :rolleyes:

drumswan · 02-11-2014 6:51pm

cson wrote: »

ATG kicked us out for singing the Auld Triangle at ~1am one night during the summer there. I've swerved GBB pubs as much as possible as a result. No warning; just straight out the door for the heinous crime of singing an Irish ballad in an Irish pub. :rolleyes:

Proper order

chopper6 · 02-11-2014 9:30pm

cson wrote: »

ATG kicked us out for singing the Auld Triangle at ~1am one night during the summer there. I've swerved GBB pubs as much as possible as a result. No warning; just straight out the door for the heinous crime of singing an Irish ballad in an Irish pub. :rolleyes:

I got kicked out of Vaughan's in terenure for singing fairy tale of new York with my gf on Christmas eve.

Sour,mouldy old feckers

Jello · 02-11-2014 11:03pm

pkvader wrote: »

Slight hijack,theres a gang of us going to a gig in the academy in a couple of weeks,any recommendations on a late bar for after?, some where lively close bye? (Sunday night),thanks.

Pygmalion is always hopping on a Sunday night and they have 40% off all drinks.

harry Bailey esq · 03-11-2014 1:20am

washman3 wrote: »

Is the Confession Box still in operation. Enjoyed it many years ago...

Passed by on Halloween its still open,I also popped me head into brannigans the same day,dead as a doornail (lunchtime) didn't stay for a drink. T'was a great little bar once,real shame to see it dying on its arse

Burkie94 · 03-11-2014 1:33am

I quite enjoy The Living Room on Cathal Brugha St, good auld selection of beers and I like whatever playlist they do have on during the week, on a Friday/Saturday I think they get some DJ in and it's not as enjoyable, can't have a chat! Great for sports as well, screens everywhere.

Turpentine · 03-11-2014 1:54am

cson wrote: »

ATG kicked us out for singing the Auld Triangle at ~1am one night during the summer there. I've swerved GBB pubs as much as possible as a result. No warning; just straight out the door for the heinous crime of singing an Irish ballad in an Irish pub. :rolleyes:

Why should anyone have to listen to you singing when they're trying to enjoy a drink and a chat with their friends?

Are you sure it wasn't just closing time anyway? I didn't think ATG had a late licence.

ec18 · 03-11-2014 9:56am

top few as there's too many to pick from :P

Brew dock
Sober Lane
Cassidys
Sweenys

sticksman · 03-11-2014 10:13am

Cassidy's or Ryan's of Camden Street for me.

GLaDOS · 03-11-2014 10:22am

Turpentine wrote: »

Why should anyone have to listen to you singing when they're trying to enjoy a drink and a chat with their friends?

Are you sure it wasn't just closing time anyway? I didn't think ATG had a late licence.

Yeah usually closes up about 1

roadsmart · 03-11-2014 10:25am

The Brian Boru, Fagan's, the Gravediggers, the long hall, Kehoe's and the Palace. Don't need anywhere else at this stage in my life.

Murph_D · 03-11-2014 3:04pm

Beaner1 wrote: »

Against the Grain and the like are horrible places to have a drink. Really, cold environment in them.

Have to agree. It's a pity as the beer choice is interesting.

But the choice of bar is such a personal thing. The likes of Sweeny's for example - you can't hear yourself think in there, it's so god awfully loud. Anywhere with background music I give a miss.

Probably an age thing. Neary's/Long Hall/Stag's Head/Library Bar/Palace/Kehoe's are my kind of aul lad joints.

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